Marion Ag Service announces return of Doug Grott as chief operating officer

Marion Ag Service announced Doug Grott has returned to the Oregon-based agricultural solutions company as its first chief operating officer.

"As Marion Ag Service continues to experience significant growth, the organization is investing in leadership roles that focus on internal coordination and efficient operations, and ensure the continued delivery of high-quality service to customers," the company said in a statement. "The creation of the COO position reflects Marion Ag Service’s commitment to more unified operations and long-range success."

Grott returns to Marion Ag with more than 20 years of experience in agricultural retail and business development. Known for his industry relationships and practical leadership approach, he previously contributed significantly to Marion Ag’s operational alignment and customer service efforts. In this new role, he will leverage his industry expertise to help drive innovation while upholding the company’s core values.

"Adding a COO enables us to better align our team," said Marion Ag CEO John Hockett. "Doug’s energy inspires me, and I look forward to him infusing that enthusiasm into the rest of our organization."

Grott will continue to work remotely from Arizona and will support teams across the company’s operations.